LinkedIn becoming more like other social networks
Looking to become a destination that people visit more regularly, LinkedIn has begun rolling out a new feature that lets individuals and companies post photos, documents and presentations in status updates. "Whether it’s a thought provoking

Dish Network dishes out social app for its subscribers
Dish subscribers can now combine a bit of social networking with their TV viewing. Available starting Wednesday, Social is the name of a new app for Dish's Hopper Whole-Home DVR that lets people watch a show and follow relevant posts or comment

Wall Street Journal to launch a financial social network
LinkedIn’s quest to be a vibrant platform for business content and discussions will face a new challenge. News Corp., which owns Dow Jones & Co. and the Wall Street Journal, wants its forthcoming WSJ Profile product to be a home for

Zoho launches Pulse business social-network app
Zoho is getting into the business social-networking game with a new product called Pulse, which also ties back to many of its other applications. Pulse features the now-familiar mix of activity streams, private messaging, notifications, blogs, groups and

What Social Networks Should Your Business Be On? Hint. Not All
Social media is a tool that everyone uses, but not all brands need a Twitter, Instagram or YouTube page. If you're a small business trying to get started in social media, here's what to consider before signing up. Despite having about one billion visits a